Oregon

P Ranch Long Barn, Inside and Out: LAPC

The P Ranch Long Barn is at the south end of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon. This historic…

21 hours ago

Bighorn sheep near and far: Mammal Monday

I saw this taxidermy mount of a bighorn sheep at the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center in California. It…

2 days ago

Otters at High Desert Museum: Wordless Wednesday

Northern River Otters at High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon https://vimeo.com/1183443552?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…

7 days ago

Ear-full of waxwings: Birds of the Week

Last spring, I saw this ear-full of waxwings in my yard. A group of Cedar Waxwings, Bombycilla cedrorum, is referred…

2 weeks ago

Watching backyard TV: Wordless Wednesday

Watching backyard TV in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…

4 weeks ago

Crane Hot Springs

If you’re looking for a relaxing oasis in the middle of a desert, check out Crane Hot Springs near Burns,…

1 month ago

Andina in Portland: Foodie Friday

When I spoke with a couple acquaintances in Bend about restaurants to try in Portland, Oregon, both mentioned Andina immediately.…

1 month ago

Flag bridge through the seasons: Wordless Wednesday

Flag bridge through the seasons in the Old Mill district of Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your…

1 month ago

Backyard Byway: LAPC

On my backyard byway, I paddle past active volcanoes South Sister from Hosmer Lake Reflected in alpine lakes Mt. Bachelor…

1 month ago

Native American fisherman sculpture: Sculpture Saturday

This life-sized Native American fisherman sculpture is at the Columbia Gorge Museum in Stevenson, Washington. This sculpture shows how people…

2 months ago

Penjing drawing & photo: First Friday Art

Today I'm sharing a colored pencil penjing drawing I quickly drew this morning. Penjing, or penzai, is the Chinese version…

2 months ago

Oregon Trunk Railroad Bridge: Wordless Wednesday

Oregon Trunk Railroad Bridge Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear right away…

2 months ago

Mt Hood from above: WS & OWS

I took this photo of Mt Hood from above a couple of weeks ago. If you look closely, you can…

2 months ago

JIA Asian Street Kitchen: Foodie Friday

JIA Asian Street Kitchen is tucked away in the corner of a mall in southwestern Bend, Oregon. They serve a…

2 months ago

Cirrus clouds over cities haiku: Skywatch Friday

graceful fragile flockscirrus clouds over citiesblown by winter winds Skywatch Friday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments…

2 months ago

astonishment: LAPC

I draw in a breath in a moment of astonishment when viewing artwork, delicate yet strong And when seeing string…

2 months ago

Abstract in an elevator: 1 to 3 Challenge

On a recent trip to Portland, Oregon, I saw this abstract in an elevator. The patterns were created by reflections…

2 months ago

2025 photo bloopers: LAPC

A new year has begun, so it’s time to post my 2025 photo bloopers. This is where I share pictures…

3 months ago

Bosa restaurant: Foodie Friday

Bosa is an Italian and French restaurant on Bend's westside. The food is served in courses and is meant to…

3 months ago

Ray of hope: Wordless Wednesday

Ray of hope over Tumalo Falls, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not…

3 months ago

without color: LAPC

without color contrasting strands of baskets play a major role and lesser-known vessels of silver shine in black and white…

3 months ago

Pot of gold ahead?: Wordless Wednesday

Pot of gold ahead? Trail in Pine Nursery Park, Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…

3 months ago

Yellow-headed Blackbird: Birds of the Week

This striking bird is a Yellow-headed Blackbird, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. Its scientific name means "yellow head." I saw this male bird…

4 months ago

Deer drawing and video: First Friday Art

Today I'm sharing a deer drawing and video. I used black and gray pens to create this drawing of a…

4 months ago

Two whoo whoos in a barn: Wordless Wednesday

Two whoo whoos in a barn at Summer Lake, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes.…

4 months ago

Outdoor art by OMSI: Monday Murals

This outdoor art by OMSI is on Southeast Water Avenue in Portland, Oregon. The mural is right across the street…

4 months ago

A wandering soul haiku

a wandering soultrudges between boulders and bloomson a quest for spring Haiku Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes.…

4 months ago

Rock textures: Sunday Stills

Rock textures can be shaped by water River rocks by fire Obsidian by wind Pebbles in the sand Rock textures…

5 months ago

A stunning sunset: Skywatch Friday & Weekend Sky

A stunning sunset near Bend, Oregon. I took this photo with my drone from the backyard. You can see several…

5 months ago

Moments of mystery: LAPC

Moments of mystery may loom large in front of you Sasquatch sculpture at Sensing Sasquatch exhibition, High Desert Museum (2024)…

5 months ago

Alvord Desert from above: WW & LAPC

Alvord Desert from above in southeastern Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Looking back at LAPC #31 - Landscapes…

5 months ago

Cliff Swallows in action: BOTW & RDP

I've always liked watching Cliff Swallows in action. Cliff Swallows, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, live in colonies located in building eaves, bridges,…

5 months ago

Café Yumm!: Foodie Friday

Café Yumm! is one of those restaurants where I always order the same thing. I LOVE their Original Yumm! Bowl.…

5 months ago

East of Steens: Weekend Sky

A view from above east of Steens Mountain, Oregon. I took this photo with my drone on a cool October…

6 months ago

Fall seating: Pull up a Seat

Fall seating near the Flag Bridge in the Old Mill District of Bend, Oregon Pull up a Seat Bend Branches…

6 months ago

Strawberry Mountain in the fall: Wordless Wednesday

Strawberry Mountain in the fall, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…

6 months ago

Bonsai growing on a tree: Sunday Trees

When I walked past this, I did a double take. It looked like a bonsai growing on this tree near…

6 months ago

Stagecoach stop from above: LAPC & FOWC

When you drive by this old stagecoach stop on the east side of Steens Mountain in Oregon, it just looks…

6 months ago

Around the Round Barn: RDP

The Pete French Round Barn in eastern Oregon is a beautiful structure. On a recent trip, I took pictures and…

6 months ago

Portable Cattle Squeeze: Wordless Wednesday

Portable Cattle Squeeze near Crane Hot Springs, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…

6 months ago